RemoteMaster vs Fanlight Sync
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RemoteMaster
Transform your phone into a universal remote control for a vast array of devices. Control TVs, air conditioners, sound systems, and more with support for over 6,000 brands and 200,000 devices. Requires an audio-to-IR accessory for iPhone users.
- Universal remote control
- Supports 6000+ brands
- Supports 200,000+ devices
- Controls 14 device types
- Requires audio-to-IR accessory
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**Important** To use all features on this App. You need an audio-to-ir accessory. Because there’s no IR blaster built-in iPhone, so it’s necessary to buy an audio-to-ir accessory or YKK IR on our official website. Remote Controller: Support more than 6000 brands. Support more than 200,000 devices. 14 types of devices to control. Including STB, TV, A/C, DVD, Projector, Internet Box, Fan, Light, Sound, Sweeper, Air purifier, Camera, Foot-bath and Car audio.
Fanlight Sync
Control your fan and light kit remotely. Adjust fan speed, dim lights, and set schedules. Integrates with voice assistants and smart home systems for enhanced convenience and security.
- Fan on/off and speed control
- Light dimming
- Real-time scheduling
- Group control for multiple devices
- Smart mode for home security
- Voice assistant integration (Alexa, Google)
- IFTTT support for automation
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After pairing with Satellite Wi-Fi Controller, you can turn your fan on/off, change speeds and control your light kit including dimming feature from your app. In addition, there are many features we support. ◎Schedule : Real‐time fan and light schedule ◎Group Control : Add your fans as ''favorite' group and turn it all ON/OFF. ◎Smart Mode for Home Security : Put your smart lights on/off randomly when you go on vacation, simulating someone being home. ◎Alexa and Google Voice Assistant Support : Turn your voice into a convenient remote control for your ceiling fan or lights. ◎IFTTT support (Beta) : Integrate Fanlight Sync with other home automation system as like Wink, SmartThings...etc. For example, setting the fan to work with Nest Learning Thermostat for more efficient functionality. Save energy by turning your fans and lights on automatically with motion sensor when you enter the room and off when you leave. Satellite Electronic (Zhongshan) has now grown to be one of the leading manufacturers of ceiling fan remote control and wall control system. We provide solutions for remote control. If you are interested in our products, please contact us anytime. Web Site : http://www.fan-light.com Facebook Fan Page : https://www.facebook.com/fanlight1991
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RemoteMaster at 2.6 against Fanlight Sync's 2.0. RemoteMaster also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (79 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RemoteMaster holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RemoteMaster has 79 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of RemoteMaster's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fanlight Sync's.
RemoteMaster ships an update fortnightly, Fanlight Sync every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RemoteMaster | Fanlight Sync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (79 ratings) — better | 2.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 14.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 79 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Yaokan Technology Co., Ltd. | Fan Remote |
Customer experience
RemoteMaster
Fanlight Sync
Bugs and requests
RemoteMaster
Reported bugs
8 issues- App crashes
- App not launching
- Cannot rename devices
- Device not found
- Request timeout
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- iPhone Xs upside down issue
- App stuck in headphone mode
- App leaves something on phone (virus?)
Requested features
8 requests- Add English language
- Add Russian language
- Add support for more idioms
- Improve device compatibility
- Add offline control functionality
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- Update for iPhone Xs upside down issue
- Add ability to save devices
- Improve grammar and phrasing
Fanlight Sync
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RemoteMaster
No in-app purchases
Fanlight Sync
No in-app purchases
Questions
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